Tips for the perfect photos: Photograph during the magic hours (one hour after sunrise, one hour before sunset) when the sun is at a low angle creating a warm color balance, long shadows and stunning effects. Take several options with varying depths of field. Look for leading lines that take viewers' eyes through images. [...]

The San Luis Valley has many wonderful opportunities to view some of the most majestic waterfalls in the state. The most impressive time to visit is late Spring when the snow melt begins and run-off is at it's peak. Below are some of favorite waterfall locations: Copper Falls - [Mineral County] [...]

Amazing Waterfalls in the San Luis ValleyURGGuideStaff2017-01-06T20:19:45+00:00

Revered as one of the most impressive waterfalls in the entire Upper Rio Grande, Zapata Falls is a must see! Flowing into a narrow crevasse just south of the Great Sand Dunes National Park, the Falls trailhead provides a spectacular view of the entire dunes. To view the falls, hike about a half mile, cross [...]

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